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Definition of Primrose
1. Noun. Any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads.
Exact synonyms: Primula
Group relationships: Genus Primula
Specialized synonyms: English Primrose, Primula Vulgaris, Cowslip, Paigle, Primula Veris, Oxlip, Paigle, Primula Elatior, Chinese Primrose, Primula Sinensis, Auricula, Bear's Ear, Primula Auricula, Polyanthus, Primula Polyantha
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Primula
Specialized synonyms: English Primrose, Primula Vulgaris, Cowslip, Paigle, Primula Veris, Oxlip, Paigle, Primula Elatior, Chinese Primrose, Primula Sinensis, Auricula, Bear's Ear, Primula Auricula, Polyanthus, Primula Polyantha
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Definition of Primrose
1. n. An early flowering plant of the genus Primula (P. vulgaris) closely allied to the cowslip. There are several varieties, as the white-, the red-, the yellow-flowered, etc. Formerly called also primerole, primerolles.
2. a. Of or pertaining to the primrose; of the color of a primrose; -- hence, flowery; gay.
Definition of Primrose
1. a perennial herb [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Primrose
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